San Antonio Express. (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 54, No. 95, Ed. 1 Sunday, April 6, 1919 Page: 7 of 80
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SAN ANTONIO FXPRESS: SUNDAY MORNING, APRIL 6, 1919.
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PEOPLF OF BEXAR COUNTY TO
a DECIDE QUESTION PETITIONED
! FOR ON SATURDAY, MAY 24.
K Order for an election on tho question
f issuance of $1,500,000 worth of bonds for
be improvement of roads and highways
Hiu Bexar County was passed Saturday
morning by the County Commissioners'
Coftrt. The election will be held on Satur-
day, May 24
Action calling for the special elecwoti
for the vote oh the proposed bond issue
for road construction followed filing of a
petition by several hundred property own-
ers last week.
The bonds will boar 5 per cent interest
per annum, maturing serially in approxi-
mately equal portions every year for not
exceeding thirty years from date there-
of and will be used, if voted by the peo-
ple, for constructing, maintaining and op-
erating macadamized, graveled or paved
roads and turnpikes In Bexar County.
The people will
upon the issuance of the proposed bonds,
be called upon to vote
as well as upon the question of whether
or not a tax shall be levied upon the prop-
erty of the Bexar County citizens subject
to taxation, for the purpose of paying the
Interest on the bonds and to provide a sink-
ing fund for the redemption of the bonds
at maturity.
Action of the County Commissioners
Saturday was unanimous, the motion for
the road bond election being made by
County Commissioner J. S. McNeel and
seconded by County Commissioner J. H.
Covington. Eleven petitions calling for
the election were ordered approved and
filed by the County Court.
The proposed road bond issue Is one of
the largest ever voted by county officials
and is the first to be voted on in several
years.
In connection with the official order
calling the election the Commissioners'
Court designated forty-nine voting places
and in addition appointed the managers
who served in the last election to serve4
on May 24.
CITY ARE CHOSEN
WILL REPRESENT SAN ANTONIO
SCHOOLS IN DISTRICT CON-
TEST HERE APRIL 19.
Three Hot Weather Necessities 5jg.50
Fresh Air, Good Health and Fun
10% discount for cash or on 30-day charges
$2.00
DOWN,
50c
Each Week Will Soon Pay
for This Fine Porch Set
I
£ Miss Roberta Baasett, aged 11, of the
j&Crockett Grammar School, and Whitsett
/Bain of the Travis school, will represent
the San Antonio schools in the boys' and ,
girls' declamation contests In the district j
jneetfng of the Interscholastlc League con-
test to be held here Saturday, April 19.
fThis was decided yesterday when a city-
Vide elimination contest was held at the
Main A venue High School.
Miss Bassett took ®rst place over Miss
Kitherine Huntress, aged 10, of the Bon-
'Jiam School, and in the boys' contest Whit-
•Bett Bain was chosen by the judges over
Phil Heath of t'he Crockett School. Miss
Clrflre Knaff of the Riverside School won
firat place in the spelling contest.
The winners in both the boys' and girls'
declamatiou contest yesterday were in-
structed in public speaking by Miss Char-
cille Nelson, English teacher'in the Crock-
ett School.
Boys of the High School Debating Club
demonstrated their ability in other lines
than debate in the competitive vaudeville
1 the auditorium of the Main Avenue High
chool Friday night. Members of the
payne and .Jeffersonian Debating Clubs
for first place in votes by the audl-
hce, which witnessed ten acts of regulat
liidevllle presented by the clubs and fac-
Ity of Main High. Congress Club inein-
fcrs were voted a close second.
JCJubs^ participating in the performance
Shakespeare,
ere Hayne, Jeffersonian,
Kgress and Philomathean
|atneans, a girls' debating
ter the competition, but presented one j
The Philo- ,
club, did not I
ct of the vaudeville entitled "Johnnie ,
■nd the Girls." The chorus work and bal- |
let dancing of the I'hilomatheans were star I
features of the evening's program, espe-
cially the work of Miss Helena Price, leader !
T>f the ballet.
Minstrel talent displayed by the mem--i
bers of the Congress Club in one of the j
acts was also the object of mfch favorable !
j comment. Harris Davenport of the Hayne
• Debating Club was a star performer In I
an Oriental and Spanish dancing act. An- !
other attractive feature of the evening's '
entertainment was the singing of the Jef- j
fersonians, especially that of Creston !
King, made up as a charming voung lady.
Music was furnished by the High School ;
orchestra with Miss Owen as director. An •
overture by the orchestra constituted the :
opening act. %
The complete program was as follows: •
Overture by the orchestra; light comedl- !
enne. Pauline Fekler; "Davenport and
Jamieson." a combination of the sublime 1
and ridiculous, by the Hayne Debating :
Club; "Novelty Songs and Otherwise— j
in
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You May Not Have Known Before Reading This Ad
that you can obtain a three-piece porch set consisting of a four-foot swing,
comfortable rocker and big arm chair for this exceedingly low price. Can
you think of any way to make so small an amount go farther? The swing
comes complete with chains as shown; all three pieces are durably finished
in fumed oak. Buy early and obtain the full season's benefit.
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"Arcadia" Special
i.25
'38
You should see the Amidia. It
has two separate food chambers, a
very popular feature. The solid oak
case, perfect insulation, low ice con-
sumption and the sanitary white
enamel lining are among its superior
qualities. 109i discount for cash.
Prepare to Share the
Beauties of Summer
Summertime, good old summertime, is coming
back to us. Balmy breezes already herald her ap-
proach, giving us new inspiration and renewed hopes.
Let us start in the right way to get the most joy out
of the months that are before us—let us start in the
home. With your porch furnished with some of the
pieces shown on this page you will always have a de-
lightful retreat from the heat of the day and the
fullest relaxation and refreshment will be yours when
cool evening breezes give forth their fragrance. You
will be able to start the day better and end it better,
for you enjoy greater health, and so will everyone in
the family. „
The Inexpensiveness Will
Really Surprise You
It is a general idea that summer furniture is ex-
pensive. A visit to our immense display will quickly
demonstrate the fact that this is a mistake. Although
space permits us to list only a few of the many items
you will see that we are offering good summer fur-
niture at prices within your reach. Then, too, sum-
mer furniture such as we carry is built to endure, so
that your investment will not be put in a temporary
luxury but in something that will give you service for
many years to come.
"Gambia" Special
SJ 9-75
Do not allow the low price
:o mislead you. This refrig-
:rator possesses features sel-
iom found at this figure. It
s guaranteed to give the best
)f service. Easily kept clean.
Low ice consumption.
STURDY OLD HICKORY
'FAVORITE PORCH FURNITURE
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You can enjoy the hottest of summer days when your porch
is furnished with a set like this. Old hickory furniture is noted
for its excellent wearing quality and will give many seasons of
good service. It is pleasing in appearance, having a natural bark
finish. This small investment will bring you returns in comfort,
refreshment and consequently better energy arid health.
Vudorize Your
FRONT AND
Porches
REAR
The only ventilated porch shade man-
ufactured. They let in the fresh, cool
air. They keep out the hot sun. 4, 6,
8, 10 and 12 feet wide. Vudors installed
without extra cost.
Why Not Have $7.65 Immense Value
a Lawn Swing? ■ at This Price
*
You have often watched the fun other people were
deriving from a lawn swing. Why don't you have
one, too? It is safe to say that there are mighty
few things you can buy for so little money that
will give you as much pleasure and relaxation.N
This is a strong four-passenger model with adjust-
able back rests. Ten per cent discount for cash
or on 30-day charge accounts.
STAWIRS
mm FURNITURE 99
Freight Prepaid
To any point within 200 miles
of San Antonio on purchase of $10
or more.
Warm Weather a
$10.35 Wilmette
Here is your opportunity to buy a
genuine Kaltex rocker at a price no
higher than you would pay for the
ordinary kind. Kaltex quality means
comfort, good appearance and long
wear. Best cretonne upholstering.
$11.25 Elmhurst
First you should decide that you ought
to bave a fibre porch rocker to get the
most out of summer time. Then dis-
criminate and choose the best. Kaltex
quality always leads and we offer it to
you at no extra expense.
$13.30 Pineview
Kaltex^ the peer of summer rockers
and Pineview is the leader of Kaltex.
You could not find a rocker combining
comfort, good appearance and wearing
quality at a more economical figure.
Come and see for yourself.
Callus? Peel
it Off Quickly
Nothing on Earth Like "Gets-It"
for Corns and Calluses
„ A spot of thickened skin on the bottom
fiof your foot which so often makes walk-
' Ing on agony, is as easily removed by won-
^derful "Gets-It" as any hard or soft corn
Mostly Otherwise," by the Lewis-Lentz-
King-McCampbell combination, Jefferso-
nians; "Socrates at Play," singing and
dancing by Miss Adatus of the faculty;
twenty-minute minstrel act, by the Con-
gross Debating Club; ' Birds Without a
Feather," interpretative dancing, by the
Shakespeares; "Johnnie and the Girls," by
the Philomatheans; "Spreading the News-
Gallantry Show," by the Dramatic Club.
On the cast of this act were Abbie Dug-
gan, Devereaux Jarreft, Ethel Tyrrell, Bess
Spear, Jean Holland, Mildred Duggan, Dor-
othy Green, Armine Lester, Alice Taylor
and Elizabeth Church.
PASSPORT TO BELGIUM IS
ASKED TO GET DAUGHTER
spect mines. Arthur A. Lord of 131 Mon-
ticello Court, applied for a renewal of
passport to Aguascalientes, Saltillo. Zaca-
tecas, San Luis l'otosi, Monterey and La-
redo. Mrs Helen R. Shields. 2«?14 West
Connecticut Street, and two children, asked
for a passport to Bluefields, Nicaragua.
, Calls* Comes on Like Banana Peel!
^nywhere on your toffc. Look at this pic-
ture. A few drops or "Gets-It" did the
Work The cailna come* loose from the
true flesh. No irritation whatever You
beel the callus right off just like a banana
beel—peacefully, painlessly. "Gets-It" does
|he same thing to any corn, without the
of kticky plasters, irritating salves,
greasy ointments or bundling tape. There's
fussing—no "knife, no scissors to use.
PGets-It" is used by millions, because it's
bomroon sense, and it never fails. Try it,
iror^ it.
"Gets-It," the guaranteed, money back
■orn-remover. th«- only sure way, costs
lut a trifle at any drug store. Manu-
■sctured by E. Lawrence ft Co., Chicago,
Sold in San Antonio and recommended
ks the world's be»t corn remedy by Adolph
[)reiss, H. L. Wagner. Kd C. Jungkind. A.
Fischer and Goliad Street Pharmacy.—
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D. Baker of Poteet Makes Application
in Federal Court to Visit
1 * War Zone.
ARMY AND NAVY Bl'Y FLOCR.
By Associated Press.
NEW YORK. April 5.—The War and
Navy Departments and the Marine Corps
are about to resume direct purchases of
flour, which have been handled during the
war by tue Food Administration Grain
Corporation, the latter organizationn an-
nounced iiore today, in a statement to
I dealers, th.> corporation said the three de-
partments were considering suggestions
j that as far as law permits, purchases to
, be made according to "certain desirabl®
' features" from the mills' standpoint, in
j the grain board's buying methods.
|T0 YOU WHO SUFFER WITH
Because he desires to go after his 18
year-old daughter, who went through the
hardships of the war in the occupied ter-
ritory of Belgium, D. Baker of Poteet
Saturday told Deputy United States Dis
trict Clerk A. I. Campbell that he in-
tended to leave for that country as soon
as he could obtain permission fropi the
Federal Government. The daughter lives
at Ghent, the last place reached by the
allies when they were pushing back the
Hun before the armistice was signed. As
Mr. Baker is not an American citizen. Clerk-
Campbell told him be would have to ob-
tain a permit from the Immigration Bu-
reau.
Accompanying Mr. Baker to Belgium
will be Philemon Hooge, also of Poteet.
Mr. Hooge is a naturalized American citi-
zen. His last visit to Belgium was made . r ......, ..ww
any symp.oms.of epilepsy in the
States. On that memorable occasion, after
many tribulations, he succeeded in getting
his family out of Belgium only after Tne
Germans had invaded the country. He
made his application for a passport .Sat-
urday.
Dr. Frank Paschal of the Hicks Build
ing was among those who asked for a (
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FOUR-MINUTE MEN TO AID
CENTENARY DRIVE TODAY
Prominent Men to Deliver Short Ad-
dresses in Various Methodist
Churches of City.
Four-minute speakers who will address
the congregations of the different Metho-
dist Churches today in the int^st of th*»
Methodist centenary drive for $3.1.000.000
for missions, have been selected by the
local committee. The four minute speerhes
will be given at both morning ami evening
services.
Following are the speakers for today
and the churches in which they will speak ;
Travis Park morning service. Judge Sid-
ney Brooks, afternoon service. Hal lirown;
Laurel Heights, morning, John Crowp;
Government Hill, morning, Di«-k O. Terrell,
evening, L. K. Wolfe; McKinlev Avenue,
morning. Hal Brown, evening, John Crowe;
Prospect Hill, morning, Wesley peacock,
evening, J- W. Woodson; East End. morn-
ing, T 1\ Searboroujfh. evening. T. II. (
Flannery; Alamo Heights, evening, E E.
Dllley; Denver Heights, morning. W. s.
Tomey, evening, D. M. Hill; South Alamo,
evening. J. A. Brackman; Palm Heights,
morning, John A. Kerr; South Side, eve-
ning, T. F. Scarborough.
NEW PASTOR IS SECURED
rtiea Church has been without a regular
pastor, and has been served from Sunday
to Sunday principally by V M C. A. men.
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MRS. LOL'CKS ACQl ITTKD.
Court InNtrurts .lury to Return \erdlrt of
N<>t Galltjr.
Special T^lpgram The Express.
TEMPLE. Tex.. April An Instrmtel
verdict of not guilty was ordered returned
by the jury trying the rase of th«- Stat« w
Mrs. Gladys Loucks in th»* B»dl County I»i>
trict Court Thmdajr Mr-. Loucks was
charged with the death of her husbaud.
Jim Loucks. who 'Mme to his death fronj
bullet wounds at the home near Rogers i 1/
U< tober, 1!>17.
None of the witnesses for the defense
were '-ailed to testify. Cpon the conclu-
sion of the State's presentment of it- • as<\
counsel for defendant offered motion to
the court that th^ Jury be instructed to
return a verdict of n"t guilty lor the rea-
son that the evidence offered was not suf
ficieut for conviction Judge F. M. Spana
s«> iu^tru't'd tli«* ji/y and the CAM tlU
• urae to an abrupt end.
WILLIAM SHARP HONORED
ftrtlrinic \nier5«an Amha**ador Guest of
Honor at I'arin Itonquet.
PARIS. April ' Havas 1 William G.
Sharp, the r tiring Ameri an ambassador,
was th" ><f honor at a banquet given
li-t night by Latin American and French
friends H> | r«->. ntatives the French gov,
ernui- nt au 1 \arious Latin American Re-
pi bin s were present. Including the minis-
ters from Argentina. Brazil. Chile, Cuba
and Irugnav.
In *pce. i. s delivered by Mr. Sharp. I'dep-
uty Charles «;nerni*»r and Alexis Caille, 1
newspaper editor, the l.i.pe wss expressed
that the u;ii«>n of France, the Fnlted State*
. nd t'i«» Li*in American Republics woull
daliv become more intimate.
Kansas City Minister Coming <0 I'lica
Presbyterian Church.
Doctor Issues Warning
And Tells How To
Stop Tobacco Habit
TREATMENT CAN BE GIVEN SECRETLY
The I'tioa Presbyterian Church on West
Poplar Street ha> * secured the Rev. A. V.
Boand of Kansas City to take charge of
the church work for a period of si* months,
pending the selection of a permanent
pastor.
The Rev. Mr Boand recently has been
discharged from the army, and f'-r a time
was stationed at Fort Sam Houston, where
he had charge of the Post Chapel library.
Rev Boand is not a stranger to tie Ftba
congregation, having preached for them on
several occasions In the past Before en-
tering the army he was a student in the
theological seminary at Princeton Fniver-
sity. He will re enter the seminary next
fall to complete his course
Since the re«ignat1on of tbe Rev Tbomis
F. Gallaher on the first of the year, the
11LRK h HIS PRESCRIPTION:
NEW YORK — Doctor Couuor. former y
I Johns Hopkins Hospital, says: "I am oft. 1
i asked if I know of anything to »>top the
1 tobacco habit which « au be given se.-ret'v.
and I always recommend a formula wbi h
I have frequently prescribed with gre-it
success Htre it is: Go to any up t<. late
drug store and get fourteen Ni «dnl Pc.w
, der*. Put on* powder twice a day in tea.
coffee, milk of food, in a short titn«» sll !
' desire and craving for tobacco will diss,-
j pear, and the vi tim will believe he has
I stopped its use of his own accord Thc^e
( powders are colorless, odorless, tastele -
j therefore cannot be detected. They a
( tain no habit-forming drugs, are absol :r<
I ly harmless and will astonish tho*e who
i try them The nse of tobac< o taps r
| vitality, vim, vigor and ambition of the i
slave who is enthralled by its seductive ef-
f« cts It undermines the health and leaves
the victim an easy prey to general debil-
ity. throat and lung troubles, nervousness,
insomnia. be#rt trouble, kidney trouble,
head* he. tongue and lip cancers, and even
blindness. Physicians the world over tra e
th- s'srt of the above diseases and manv
others tot nicotine poisoning. If you hav*
a friend or relative whom yon would Ilk*
to cured it is your duty to help him get
rid "f th* habit without delay. Try tbe
above formula on him and you will be sur-
prised at the rapidity with whi h it do*s
the work Remember, there are no bli
aft. r effect*.**
NOTE—NI otol Powders are inexpensive
and are sold under an ironrijd money-
refund guarantee In this city by all up to-
date drug-istft. iucluduig II. L. Waguer.
«Adv.)
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